On Mon, 29 Mar 1999 16:39, Kenneth Sloan <sloan@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> Is picture taking allowed at the top (at the Statue's
>> crown) ? As I recall from my vague memory that the
>> inside of the observation platform was very narrow
>> and constrained. If the photography is allowed what
>> focal length is suitable inside of the Statue ?
>Do you mean shots OF the inside, or shots of the surrounding panorama
>FROM inside?
>I think I have both types of shots - but they are on B/W
>120 Pan film...
>Best bet is to call the Park Service and inquire about photography.
>Also, ask about the state of the windows - my dim recollection is that
>they are fairly dirty
I'd assume the original question was about taking pictures of
the kids INSIDE the Statue of Liberty. The last time I was
there was about 12 years ago, also with my kids. I believe
the pictures were taken with a 35mm lens, so a 28 or 24 will
definitely work also.
The top of the stature is very cramp, and as someone else
mentioned, the guard/guide is constantly pushing people to
keep moving. So you won't have a lot of time to take the
picture. By the way, you'll also need a flash. The trick
is to get everything ready just before you get to the top,
the person with the camera should lead the group, once at
the top, the lead person will start down the stairs while
the rest of the group gather together and have their picture
taken.
Forget taking pictures through the windows in the crown, as
they have heavy wire mesh blocking them (they did when I was
there). If you want to take pictures of the surrounding
panorama, do it from the observation deck which is at the
base of the statue.
Other considerations: The line to go up the statue is
usually very long and slow moving. It is not unusual to
take 2 hours just to get inside the statue and another hour
to get to the top. And the primary reason the line move so
slow is because everyone want to stop at the top and take
pictures :-). Make sure your kids really want to do it.
Also the stairs inside the statue are very tight and steep,
so once you are in, there is no changing your mind (also
keep in mind the bathroom requirements :-)). There are two
stairs spiraling up and down together, with some cross
overs here and there. Pictures looking up and down inside
the statue are also interesting, but difficult to get a
good view angle.
Good luck with your trip. Let us all know how it turned
out.
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